HomeMarket NewsStock Market Highlights: Sensex, Nifty 50 regain Tuesday’s losses, end the session near day’s high
By CNBCTV18.COM | Aug 13, 2025 3:37 PM IST (Updated)
Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights: The Nifty closed 132 points higher at 24,619, led by strong performances in pharma, metal, and auto stocks, while the Sensex rose 304 points to 80,540.
Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights: The Indian equity market bounced back on Wednesday, reclaiming Tuesday’s losses and ending the session near the day’s high as investors found renewed buying interest across key sectors.
The auto sector continued to see buying ahead of the festive season, with Hero MotoCorp emerging as the top gainer. Pharma stocks were also in focus, with Apollo Hospitals surging 8% after a strong Q1 performance and Alkem Laboratories extending Tuesday’s gains with a 5% rise on better-than-expected quarterly results. DRL and Cipla also saw sharp upward moves. Hindalco advanced over 5% following positive commentary, and defence stocks received support after a healthy Q1 by HAL and a positive brokerage note on BDL.
Nykaa jumped 5% on a strong quarterly performance, while Samvardhana Motherson rose 3% following upbeat commentary despite a Q1 miss. Paytm gained 2% after receiving RBI approval to onboard merchants. On the downside, IndusInd Bank ended 1% lower as the Mumbai Enforcement Directorate launched a preliminary enquiry into alleged lapses, and Suzlon Energy fell 4% after the announcement of its CFO’s resignation. LIC slipped amid reports of the government’s likely stake sale in the next two weeks.
